Chrome O/S & Ubuntu

Chrome O/S

 

Google have recently released their own operating system called Chrome O/S. it was based and designed on the linux system and it was mainly created for people who spend most or all of their time on the internet on their computer and don't need or useany programs. Design goals for Google Chrome OS's user interface include using minimal screen space by combining applications and standard Web pages into a single tab strip, rather than separating the two. Designers are considering a reduced window management scheme that would operate only in full-screen mode. Secondary tasks would be handled with "panels": floating windows that dock to the bottom of the screen for tasks like chat and music players. Split screens are also under consideration for viewing two pieces of content side-by-side. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Chrome_OS

Ubuntu

 

This is a operating system based on the Debian GNU/Linux distribution. It is distributed as free and open source software with additional proprietary software available. Ubuntu provides an up-to-date, stable operating system for users, with a strong focus on usability and ease of installation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_(operating_system)

O/S For South West College & My Recommendations

O/S For South West College & My Recommendations


What is An O/S???(Operating System)

An operating system is basically a large program to run applications/programs on a computer. An operating system is the most important piece of software in a computer.
It runs software and hardware. Operating systems are designed to deal with almost anything and everything like displaying the keys from a keyboard when they are hit, onto the computer screen.
They also manage files on computer hard drives and control hardware from printers, scanners and the clicks from the mouse.

Windows 7

With Windows 7 uers can see all of the windows that they have open by viewing them in thumbnail pictures. Windows have also added an extra feature
which is very helpful, and it is called 'snap'. This allows users to put two windows side by side and can view both of them while working on one of the windows
without it disappearing/minimizing. Windows 7 also has a new and improved security protection which is the safest one that they have developed yet.

Ubuntu

Ubuntu is open source software. this means that it is absolutely free. It is almost identical to Microsoft Office, but it has the joy of being free.
It also updates itself automatically even when we forget to update or while working it will update itself so maintenance for it almost doesn't exist as it basically maintains itself.

Chorme O/S

Google have launched their very own Operating System. This OS has been specially designed for people who do not use program like word or excel.
Instead, it is soley built fo people who spend all of their time, on the computer, on the internet browsing on things like youtube, facebook, bbay, etc.
When the computer is switched on, the chrome OS boots up almost instantly, so there is o waiting around for boot sequences to commence and then load up all of the computer settings and data. But it is not advisable to get this OS if yo want it to do work on the computer and use Microsoft Office or Open Office.


Recommendation

I would recommend that the SouthWest College should get the Windows 7 OS as it is the most suited to the needs of The College. it is basically a huge upgrade to the current XP OS which they have installed and if they upgraded to Windows 7 then it would take less training for users to get used to it and it also has the almost the exact same programs (obviously with new and improved programs and functions added) as the XP OS